Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas
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Habitat Guidance

The Xerces Society has numerous publications available to guide you in plant selection, creating nesting habitat, minimizing risks associated with pesticides and much more! We've selected a few to get you started, but please visit the Publications Library to find more!

Foraging and Nesting Habitat Guidance:

Plant List for Pollinators
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Nectar Plants for Monarchs​
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Buying Bee-safe Plants
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Nests for Native Bees
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Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
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Collecting and Using Your Own Wildflower Seed
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Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed
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Maintaining Diverse Stands of Wildflowers for Pollinators
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Xerces Society Pollinator Habitat Webinars (YouTube):
1. Gardening with Native Plants: Learn From our Mistakes and Successes
2. Building Pollinator Habitat in Towns and Cities: North Central Region
3. Beyond Plants: What Else Do Insects Need to Survive?

Pesticide Guidance:

Protecting Pollinators at Home
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Fungicide Impacts on Pollinators
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Organic Pesticides: Minimizing Risk
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Protect Habitat from Contamination
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Xerces Society Pest Management Webinars (YouTube):
1. Pesticides & Pollinators: Understanding the Risk
2. Pesticides & Pollinators: Threats and Solutions
3. Managing the Pests in Your Garden
4. Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects Controlling Pests in Your Garden 

For detailed habitat assessment guides, seed mixes, Nebraska vendors, and more visit Xerces' Pollinator Conservation Resource Center: North Central Region.

Project Partners

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All photography by The Xerces Society, unless otherwise noted. 
  • Home
    • About
    • Contact Us
  • Get Involved
    • Requirements
    • Instructions
    • Adopt a Grid Cell
  • Events
  • Data
    • Submit Data >
      • Bumble Bee Data
      • Habitat Data
    • Data Entry Help
    • 2019 Highlights
    • Explore Data
  • Resources
    • Online Training
    • Training Packet
    • Survey Types >
      • Point Surveys
      • Roadside Surveys
      • Habitat Surveys
      • Incidental Observations
    • Photo Tips
    • Habitat Guidance
    • FAQs